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ORANGUTAN ADVENTURE
Day 1 London Heathrow to Singapore
Fly with Singapore Airlines non-stop to Singapore.
Day 2 Singapore to Denpasar
Arrive Singapore and connect to your onward Singapore Airlines flight
to Denpasar. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the Puri
Santrian Hotel where you will stay for the next two nights. (N)
Day 3 Denpasar
Day at leisure to relax and acclimatise. (B)
Day 4 Denpasar to Ubud
Depart by car from your hotel for Ubud, the artistic and cultural
heart of Bali. Around Ubud live Bali’s most noted painters,
carvers, weavers, dancers and musicians. Also take time to visit the
villages of Mas, Celuk and Batubulan which are noted for their carvers,
gold and silversmiths and Barong dancers. A visit will also be made
to the 11th Century Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ rock temples.
Stay overnight at the Pertiwi Ubud Hotel. (B)
Much of the charm of Ubud lies in the beauty of the surrounding countryside and un-spoilt local villages which are well worth exploring on foot or by bicycle. In the centre of Ubud the Museum Puri Lukisan contains examples of 20th Century Balinese art.
Day 5 Ubud to Candidasa
After breakfast leave for Candidasa on the east coast. En-route visit
the Penataran Sasih Temple and Tampaksiring dating from 984AD where
the holy springs are thought to have mystical powers. Continue onto
the beautiful Besakih Temple, the holiest and most important temple
on Bali. Besakih is not one temple but a complex of 22 temples that
lie scattered over the southern slopes of Mount Agung. The most important
temple of all is the Pura Penataran Agung which is also the Mother
Temple of Bali. After lunch visit Putung Hill which offers beautiful
views of rice terraces in East Bali. Later continue onto Candidasa
where you will stay overnight at the Puri Bagus Candidasa Hotel. (B)
Day 6 Candidasa to Pacung
Today visit the traditional ‘ikat’ weaving village of
Tenganan and Goa Lawah before returning inland to Kertagosa to see
the 18th Century House of Justice, a superb example of Klungung architecture.
In the afternoon drive through the countryside of Bali to see the
Ulun Danu Temple by Lake Beratan. Stay overnight at the 3* Saranam
Eco Resort in Pacung. (B)
Day 7 Pacung to Kuta
Depart for Denpasar via the Batukau Temple, the Royal Temple of Taman
Ayun and Tamah Lot perched on a tiny rock off the coast. Stay at the
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel overnight. (B)
Day 8 Kuta to Banjarmasin – by air
This morning leave Kuta and drive to Denpasar where you will catch
your onward flight to Banjarmasin. On your arrival you will be met
and transferred to the Arum Hotel where you will stay overnight. (B)
Day 9 Banjarmasin to Pangkalan Bun – by air
Pangkalan Bun to Kumai
This morning fly to Pangkalan Bun Airport where you will be met and
driven to Kumai to board the boat. A traditional Klotok wooden river
boat about 12m by 2.5m with an upper deck, this is the perfect place
to view the rain forest as it glides by. The guide's team includes
the boatman, a cook and expert guide. In the afternoon slowly explore
the river and observe the wildlife. Spend three nights at the Rimba
Lodge. (L/D)
Day 10 Visit Camp Leakey
After breakfast board the boat to travel up river for about two hours.
Continue onto Camp Leakey – the Orangutan research centre –
and where the older orangutans are reintroduced into the rain forest.
Later trek through tropical rainforest searching for wildlife, wild
orangutans, birds and other rainforest animals before returning to
the boat for lunch. Afterwards witness feeding time for the Orangutans.
(B/L/D)
Day 11 Visit Pondok Tangguy, Pesalat & Tanjung Harapan
After breakfast sail up to Pondok Tanguy, the rehabilitation centre
for the orangutans in time for feeding. Afterward continue to Pesalat
re-plantation camp where you will be able to see the rain forest at
close hand. In the afternoon visit Tanjung Harapan rehabilitation
centre for another feeding time and this evening enjoy a night walk
in the local forests. (B/L/D)
Day 12 Kumai to Pangkalan Bun
Pangkalan Bun to Denpasar – by air
Denpasar to Kuta
Today transfer to Kumai and then onto Pangkalan Bun Airport in good
time for your flight to Denpasar. On your arrival continue onto Kuta
where you will stay two nights at the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel.
(B)
Day 13 Kuta
At leisure. (B)
Day 14 Kuta to Denpasar
Denpasar to Singapore
Singapore to London Heathrow
Today transfer to Denpasar airport for your Singapore Airlines flight
to London Heathrow via Singapore. (B)
Planning your journey: We can design a unique journey to suit you as our tours are totally tailor made. By combining your own ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you to create your own journey tailored exactly to your requirements Once you have formulated your ideas, or if you require some general or specific advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply send your ideas to pettitts@btconnect.com. On receipt of your enquiry we will provide you with a full written quotation together with our suggestions and recommendations.
A Guide to Price – ORANGUTAN ADVENTURE
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £2,570. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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